CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,685 km
3,533 miles
CCU
Kolkata
India
Distance
5,685 km
3,533 mi / 3,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CAI CCU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport
IATA Code CAI CCU
ICAO Code HECA VECC
City Cairo Kolkata
Country Egypt India
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 382 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 22.650000, 88.450000

Cairo (CAI) to Kolkata (CCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India is 5,685 kilometers (3,533 miles / 3,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:59 in Cairo, it's 11:29 in Kolkata. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kolkata (CCU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 291° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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